Lamu Island Trips & Tours

Uncover the magic of a bygone era on this sultry island that’s Kenya’s ultimate beach hideout.

Lamu Island, part of the larger Lamu Archipelago, is tucked away at the northernmost point of Kenya’s enviable coastline. Very possibly Africa’s ultimate beach hideout, the island is sultry and spicy, bohemian and charming and totally, magnificently contradictory. In Lamu Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site of Arabic, Omani and Portugese influences, winding, donkey-filled alleyways lead to elaborate mosques and ornate mahogany doors, perfect for getting lost in. Yet just around the corner are the raw, untouched beaches of Shela, kissed by the turquoise waves of the Indian Ocean and ideal for doing absolutely nothing. And both are just as wonderful as the other.

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What to do in Lamu

The island of Lamu is equally rich in natural beauty and history. Apart from its spectacular beaches, there is ample chance to enjoy the crystalline waters with activities including kayaking, kitesurfing, waterskiing, windsurfing and paddlesurfing, or sail between the smaller, secluded isles on a dhow. Delve below the surface on snorkelling or scuba diving expeditions, where you’ll admire the incredible marine life that dwells among Lamu’s reefs. A World Heritage Site and one of the best preserved Swahili towns on Africa’s east coast, Lamu Old Town is jam-packed with elaborate mosques, unique architecture and markets, which offer a glimpse into a bygone time.

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